2018 Residencies AT PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA // Call for Visual Artists

An Art Residency for research, production, meetings and exhibitions in a coastal & artistic context.

Description of residency programWith a five years trajectory, our organisation is a reference among international artists in residence programs in Europe, being one of the most prestigious A.I.R. Programs in Spain, guarantee by critics and specialised press. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA is an A.I.R. Program situated in Cadiz Bay (Southern Spain), strategically located in Rota Town historic centre and close to natural spaces such as beaches, pine forests and dunes.

PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA is an A.I.R program for artistic research, production, meetings and exhibitions. It's an opportunity for artists working in site specific projects whose aim is to dynamically contribute to improve the town, and seeking to foster cross-cultural relations between artists in residence, curatorial team and the locals, by involving the territory in an active way. The involvement of PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA in the local scene makes the stay a key experience in their creative process.

Duration of residencyThe duration of this residency program is from one to three months (calendar months).

Disciplines supported and technical informationARTISTS from any nationality to develop their projects in a multidisciplinary context.

AccommodationWe offer to artists in residence the possibility to sleep at our A.I.R space, in which each artist is provided with a single sofa-bed in a single space. The accommodation is not a rental, but a free courtesy for artists in residence memberships. However, artists-in-residence can opt to rent and pay by themselves their own accommodation in a different location (for example if they don't want to live and work in the same space or if they want to be accompanied by friends or relatives). Anyway, in both cases, the artist-in-residence membership dues are the same.

Studios / workspacesWe have two venues (artists studios and gallery) very close together and strategically located between the town historic centre and the local natural spaces such as beaches and dunes. Please know our spaces plans visiting our website. PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA STUDIOS can accommodate up to four artists, and we are equipped with Wireless Internet connection, full equipped kitchen & bathroom, work desks & shelves, and a full equipped GALLERY for events & exhibitions strategically located in Rota downtown.

Fees and supportExpenses paid by the organisation: Curatorial ongoing support & advice, Tutoring at the studios, Studio, single Lodging at the studios, WiFi, Event (presentation and/or exhibition at the full equipped Gallery), Publicity, Press Release, Catering at the event.

Note: Once your application has been approved, your place will be secured on receipt of full payment of your membership dues.Travel, transport, visa, daily living expenses, medical insurance and production are not included in the dues.

Expectations towards the artist: The artists are expected to give a presentation and/or exhibit their work at our professional full equipped gallery.

Application informationPlease send us the required information by e-mail:

Project information- Sample of Previous work (PDF, website, link to Dropbox or similar)- Your CV (max one A4) and Artists Statement explaining the general motivation of your artistic research (max one A4)- Brief Motivation Letter with the theme: “Why am I going to PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary context”? (max one A4)- Project description: the artist must submit a specific project for this residency (max one A4)- Preferred time of residency (one, two or three calendar month-s). PLEASE, LET US KNOW YOUR PREFERRED MONTH-S.

Important notice: The artists in residence membership will start their projects at the beginning of the selected month and finish at the end of the selected month.

Selection procedureResidents will be selected by the PINEA-LINEA DE COSTA Team based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the territory. If your proposal is selected, we will send you an email within not more than two weeks.

FEES: Artist in residence membership subscription is 600€/month

Note: Once your application has been approved, your place will be secured on receipt of full payment of your residency dues.